Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $57.46 | 5.297% | $60.5037 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.68 | 4.301% | $89.3651 | $89.37 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
Purchase #3 | $15.32 | 7.740% | $16.5058 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #4 | $7.97 | 7.751% | $8.5878 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
Purchase #5 | $97.94 | 8.782% | $106.5411 | $106.54 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
Purchase #6 | $115.25 | 3.512% | $119.2976 | $119.30 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
Purchase #7 | $171.70 | 10.131% | $189.0949 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.32 | $589.8960 | $589.90 | $589.90 | $589.90 |